We Are Marshall
When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive.
Critics Sentiment
Marshall defeats Xavier University 15-13 in first home victory
Marshall loses their first game 29-6 to Morehead State Eagles
The massive emotional lift from the crushing defeat to Morehead State (6.2) to the triumphant Xavier victory (9.0), representing the community's first taste of hope after months of grief.
The film builds emotional momentum through the tragedy and rebuilding process, with critics consistently praising the restrained handling of the crash and the authentic portrayal of community grief. While some found the character development lacking depth and the story predictable, most reviewers were moved by the performances, particularly Matthew Fox and Anthony Mackie, culminating in the deeply affecting Xavier victory sequence.
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Matthew McConaughey
Jack Lengyel
Matthew Fox
Red Dawson
Anthony Mackie
Nate Ruffin
David Strathairn
President Dedmon
Ian McShane
Paul Griffen
Kate Mara
Annie Cantrell
January Jones
Carole Dawson
Kate Kneeland
Ticket Taker
Wes Brown
Chris Griffen
L. Warren Young
Mickey Jackson
Andrew Wilson Williams
David Lengyel
Huntley Ritter
Randy Linden
Nina Jones
Mrs. Morehouse
Tommy Cresswell
Gene Morehouse
Brian Geraghty
Tom Bogdan
Arlen Escarpeta
Reggie Oliver
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Sandy Lengyel
Bobby Jordan
Baseball Runner
Bill Crabb
Gas Station Attendant
Amanda Best
Katie
Crew
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